R92 Ribbon Mic Review / Tape Op

Nov 2006,Tape Op Magazine,
by Mike Caffrey

"We tried a few different combinations of mics and preamps, and regardless of mic preamp, Justin consistently chose the R92 out of the mics we compared. Our final choice ended up being the R92 into a Pendulum Quartet II."

R92 Ribbon Mic Review / PAR

Jul 2006,Pro Audio Review,
by Russ Long

The AEA R92 is a wonderful microphone ... If anyone ever told me that a ribbon could capture high requencies the way the R92 captures high frequencies, I would have called them a liar ... Its top end is wonderfully pristine. You truly have to hear it to believe it.

R92 Ribbon Mic Review / EQ

Jul 2006,EQ,
by Monte Vallier

"To sum it all up, this microphone exceeded all expectations that I had. The versatility, the design, the excellent wind-blast protection, the reduced proximity bass boost, the clean, the even frequency response, great high end, and very affordable price make this a must have for anyone looking for a real ribbon to add variety to their sound or to replace some finicky vintage mics."

Ribbon Revival - R92 / EM

Nov 2005,Electronic Musician,
by Miles Boisen

Among the other premium mics, I was most excited about the AEA R92.The sweet highs of this pill-shaped transducer make it an ideal candidate for applications that have always challenged ribbon mics — namely acoustic guitar, percussion and modern pop vocals.

R92 Ribbon Mic Field Test / Mix

Aug 2005,Mix Magazine,
by Kevin Becka

"It rounds off transients in true ribbon fashion, adding a naturally compressed sound that flatters even the most strident source. This tendency and its tailored frequency response make the R92 a hands-down winner at close quarters. You don't need to be afraid to get this mic in a singer's face or right up on a speaker. The R92 – like its forefathers carrying the same engine, the R84 and R88 – is unequaled in its price range. I almost felt guilty."